PLM · R&D and production
A design change in R&D — on the shop floor the same day
PLM keeps versions of drawings, parts and BOMs under control and gives engineering changes a proper process. Released data goes straight into manufacturing — no more email attachments and USB sticks.
- Documents and versions
- EBOM to MBOM
- Closed-loop engineering changes
Core capabilities
Six capabilities that cover the essentials
Parts
Part numbers, classifications, attributes and lifecycle states in one place.
Drawings and documents
Versions, approvals, permissions and distribution of drawings and technical documents are controlled.
BOM management
Maintain the engineering BOM, convert it to the manufacturing BOM and keep both in sync, with differences compared.
Engineering changes
Change requests, impact analysis, review and release, with the full change history kept.
CAD integration
Connects to design tools to extract structures and attributes directly and avoid re-entry.
Routings and standards
Routings, operation sheets and material and labor standards that feed scheduling and costing.
How it works
Design → Changes, in one continuous flow
- 01
Design
Design in your CAD tools and check in drawings and structures.
- 02
Approval and release
Approve through the workflow and release controlled versions.
- 03
To manufacturing
Convert the EBOM to the MBOM and match it with routings.
- 04
Changes
Approved changes are released and synced to work in progress and inventory.
Results
What changes after go-live
The right version
The shop floor always gets the current released version.
Controlled changes
What changed, what it affects and who approved it — all clear.
R&D meets manufacturing
R&D data is used in production without re-keying.
Reusable knowledge
Design and process documents become reusable company assets.
With AI agents
Process agent
- Drafts first versions of work instructions based on past processes
- Flags affected work orders and inventory after an engineering change
- Search drawings, parts and BOMs in plain language
Works with
Use it with these products — no interfaces to build
FAQ
Common questions about PLM
What is Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)?
Aiiiss PLM manages parts, drawings and documents, engineering and manufacturing BOMs, engineering changes and routings, integrates with CAD, and sends R&D data straight to manufacturing execution.
Can PLM be purchased on its own?
Yes. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) can be purchased and used on its own. It shares master data such as customers, materials and equipment with the other Aiiiss ONE products, so you can add more products later without a new implementation.
Can PLM connect to our existing ERP and other systems?
Yes. Aiiiss provides standard APIs and ready-made connectors for ERP systems such as Kingdee, Yonyou and Digiwin, and can integrate with existing systems over HTTP, MQTT and other protocols.
Next step
See how Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) would work in your plant
Tell us about your industry and current setup, and we will tailor the demo to your situation.